What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer Operations position at Strategic Systems Inc?
Job Details
Title: Systems Engineer Operations
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite Required)
Duration: Full-Time, Permanent
Role Overview
We re looking for a Systems Engineer to join a technical operations team responsible for maintaining reliable enterprise environments and enhancing automation for long-term scalability.
This role involves a blend of system monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, and supporting platform upgrades across Linux, AIX, and DB2-based environments. It s an ideal role for someone with a broad technical foundation who enjoys building efficiencies, standardizing processes, and working collaboratively in a fast-moving environment. If you re versatile, eager to grow, and excited about strengthening system reliability while contributing to automation initiatives, this role will be an excellent match.
Must-Have Skills
These competencies are essential for success in this role:
- Hands-on experience with Linux (preferably RHEL) or AIX systems administration
- Working knowledge of DB2 (upgrades, troubleshooting, backups, or performance monitoring)
- Ability to create or support automation scripts (Python strongly preferred)
- General understanding of Microsoft technologies (Windows systems, admin basics, tooling)
- A well-rounded technical skill set candidates should not be specialized only in one area
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment
- Not aligned to candidates who are primarily network engineers
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience supporting OS upgrades or patch lifecycles
- Familiarity with virtualization or cloud environments
- Understanding of server security, storage, or enterprise IT fundamentals
- Any Linux/AIX/DB2-related certifications (RHCE, IBM Admin, AIX Cert, DBE)
- Exposure to enterprise application environments
Key Responsibilities
System Reliability & Monitoring
- Support day-to-day health checks across Linux and AIX systems
- Review database activity and assist with DB2 performance monitoring
- Participate in incident response and basic troubleshooting
Upgrades & Patching
- Assist with OS and application patching cycles
- Help validate post-upgrade behavior and document changes
- Work with senior engineers to implement security updates
Automation & Standardization
- Contribute to scripts that streamline monitoring, maintenance, or routine workflows
- Help build process consistency across operational tasks
- Maintain and update internal documentation, SOPs, and system notes
Continuity & Support Operations
- Participate in planned disaster recovery exercises
- Support documentation related to recovery procedures
- Collaborate closely with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure reliable services
Who Shouldn t Apply
This role may not be suitable for individuals who:
- Are focused mainly on network engineering rather than systems
- Want a narrow, siloed role instead of a broad engineering mix
- Prefer remote or hybrid work (this is fully onsite)
- Do not have foundational experience with Linux/AIX, DB2, or Python scripting
- Prefer a slow-moving or highly structured environment